Study of Wang Yangming's Philosophical Thought on Music

Abstract

Wang Yangming's philosophical thought on music is an extremely important part of his teleological system, which profoundly embodies the core philosophical concept of the unity of mind and reason. In Wang Yangming's view, music is not only an aesthetic object, but also a key way to realize personal moral cultivation and spiritual enhancement. His emphasis on ancient music and his suggestions for the improvement of folk music demonstrate his deep insight into the role of music in shaping social mores and cultural inheritance. These ideas not only had a significant impact in his time, but also still provide rich educational resources and practical guidance for modern music education. In this paper, we will look at the origin of Wang Yangming's music thought, “music is the essence of the heart”, “music is based on neutrality and harmony”, “re-establishing ancient music” and “restoring the true self”, as well as a review of Wang Yangming's music thought. "and the value judgment of Yangming's music philosophical thought are discussed and analyzed in five aspects.